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DECATUR POLICE DEPARTMENT
#1 GARY K. ANDERSON PLAZA
DECATUR, ILLINOIS 62523-1196

https://www.decaturil.gov/police/

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Updated: January 15, 2026

Entry-Level Police Patrol Officer - Decatur, IL

Starting Pay: $76,663 + $5,000 sign-on bonus

Join the Decatur Police Department!

No prior police experience required.

What You'll Do:

• Patrol neighborhoods and respond to emergency calls

• Enforce traffic laws and investigate incidents

• Build community relationships and maintain public safety

Basic Requirements:

• Ages 21-35, U.S. citizen

• High school diploma/GED

• Valid IL driver's license

• Pass background check, fitness test, and drug screen

Benefits: 12-hour shifts, every other weekend off (~182 work days/year), excellent health benefits, retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, free employee health center.

Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/decaturil/jobs/48457

Learn More: https://joindecaturpd.com/

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